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How could the Good Food NY Bill affect the City of New York's purchasing decisions?

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The Good Food NY Bill may give the City of New York more flexibility in food procurement. The Good Food NY Bill, advocated by the union, proposes giving municipalities greater flexibility in how they spend taxpayer dollars. If signed, the bill would allow the City of New York to prioritize New York-grown food and consider factors beyond just the lowest price. These factors include workforce standards, local economic impact, and supply-chain resilience when purchasing food for public institutions like schools, hospitals, and shelters. This shift would allow the City to weigh the broader value of a purchase against the automatic selection of the lowest bid.

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  • Garrido, executive director of District Council 37, represents more than 150,000 members in New York City.nydailynews.com
  • The Good Food NY Bill allows municipalities to consider workforce standards, local economic impact, and supply-chain resilience.nydailynews.com
  • Public institutions include public schools, hospitals, senior centers, or shelters.nydailynews.com
  • The bill is not a mandate, but provides municipalities with the power to decide if the approach makes sense for their budgets.nydailynews.com

Why it matters

For the City of New York, which operates numerous public institutions, this bill represents a potential shift in procurement policy. Currently, the procurement system often treats price as the only measure of value, which the union argues can fuel a 'race to the bottom' for workers and communities. If enacted, the City would gain a tool to align its public spending with values like equity and supporting local jobs.

The push comes from the largest public employee union in New York City, which argues that public dollars should help create opportunities for businesses that respect workers and support local jobs. This effort is part of a broader movement to ensure that government spending reflects the values New Yorkers expect from their government.

What we don't know yet

  • Will Governor Kathy Hochul sign the Good Food NY Bill this year?
  • What specific budgetary or operational changes would the City of New York need to make to implement the new purchasing flexibility?

What would change this answer

The bill gains significant political support in the New York State LegislatureThe likelihood of the City of New York gaining this procurement flexibility increases, making the effect more certain.
Opponents successfully raise concerns about the increased costs of the billThe City of New York may choose not to utilize the new flexibility, limiting the policy change.

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